Doing CBT: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Behaviors, Thoughts, and Emotions

by David F. Tolin

This accessible text and practitioner resource provides a complete introduction to the art and science of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). In a witty, straight-talking style, David F. Tolin explains core concepts and presents effective techniques for addressing the behavioral, cognitive, and emotional elements of psychological problems. Vivid examples of several clients are followed throughout the book, which concludes with three chapter-length case illustrations. Readers gain essential skills for conceptualizing a case, planning treatment, and conducting therapy, from intake to termination. Reproducible forms and worksheets are included; purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print all 39 reproducible tools in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

Pedagogical Features
*Numerous engaging Try This, The Science Behind It, Adapting the Process, and more.
*End-of-chapter Personal Target Worksheets that enable self-practice of core CBT skills.
*Quick-reference definitions of key terms.

Genres: Psychology

594 pages, Hardcover

Published August 12, 2016

Reviews

[Iron · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book, as stated, is very comprehensive and really does touch everything CBT. It's an impressive work without a doubt, and I'm happy I read it. Having said that, a few things bothered me: 1. It's very American in the sense that sometimes I felt like it was written for children (statements like "how to do X like a champ" are generously used). 2. It could be shorter, the writing is sometimes lengthy without added value. 3. The author has included a lot of clinical examples and transcripts, which is good, but most of them feel very (lacking for a better word I'll say) naive. They don't feel like real conversations and in most of them the clients have very little psychological insight or knowledge. They felt very didactic. Sometimes it works (like when showcasing a technique), but for me most times it didn't.

[Tom Parsons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very approachable guide to using CBT in session that is very practical. Reads easily and is quite interesting, doesn't read too much like a text book.

[Nabeel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good resource for practitioners to enhance their clinical insight by understanding the interplay of thoughts, behaviors and emotions in development and persistence of a disorder.

[Lethal Shadowz]

this CBT book is awesome easy to understand